Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Huntingdon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingdon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Huntingdon High School's student population of 402 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huntingdon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntingdon High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
13%
21%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntingdon High School's ranking?
Huntingdon High School is ranked #901 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Huntingdon High School often compared to?
Huntingdon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckenzie High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntingdon High School?
The graduation rate of Huntingdon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Huntingdon High School?
402 students attend Huntingdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Huntingdon High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntingdon High School?
Huntingdon High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Huntingdon High School offer ?
Huntingdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntingdon High School part of?
Huntingdon High School is part of Huntingdon Special School District.
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